Finding the Third Proportional to 62,372,984.50 and 96,961,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,372,984.50 and 96,961,612 is: 150,731,190.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,372,984.50 : 96,961,612 = 96,961,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,372,984.50/96,961,612 = 96,961,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,372,984.50x = 96,961,612 × 96,961,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,372,984.50x = 9,401,554,201,638,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,401,554,201,638,544/62,372,984.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,731,190.39
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